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I have a Performax 10-20 and a Delta 18-36. Where would you guys and gals recommend buying grit for the drum?

Thank you in advance.

Hutch

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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

Hi Hutch,

I used Klingspor when I had a drum sander.

They sell it precut,pre-marked and bulk..They are a great supplier of all things related to sandpaper.

Regards,
Brad

Hey Brad,
Thanks for the tip, I'll go check them out now.

So, you don't use a drum sander anymore? You hand planing now, what's your secret?

Thanks,
Hutch

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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

I recently bought a bunch from woodworker's supply. They had a special on it and with the contractor's discount it was very reasonable. I got about 3 rolls of 80 grit and 3 rolls of 120 grit for a steel city 26 inch dual drum sander and if I remember correctly it was under 50 bucks including shipping.

I get 3" rolls from Klingspor as well, inexpensive and good quality, and cut to length for the 10/20 as needed. They also sell the conveyor belts for the 10/20.

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Laurent Brondel
West Paris, Maine - USA
http://www.laurentbrondel.com/

I got some from Grizzly once that was surprisingly good. I was out of paper and they are right down the street. All they had in stock was the kind that's backed for hook and loop. I was worried that, with the extra padding, it wouldn't sand flat. It sanded fine and I came to believe that it actually helped dissipate heat and made the paper last longer.

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http://www.chassonguitars.com

Kent, I too use furry-backed hook and loop type paper on my sander, and I also think the "cushioning effect" is helpful. I buy large rolls of 6" Klingspor paper, and cut them up as needed. I wish I could remember where I bought it...

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

I bought mine here:

http://www.supergrit.com/products/produ ... -cloth.asp

Try www.industrialabrasives.com

Mc

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Mike Collins

What Mike said:
Another vote for industrialabrasives here....

Good service via USPS to Canada, too.

John

I buy 50 yard rolls of the 2" Klingspor at Canadian Woodworker for less than $50 a roll for my 18-36.

Another vote for Industrial Abrasives, their premarked rolls for the Delta are good value.

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David White, Toronto

"All my favourite singers can't sing."